West Coast Dance Challenge A full weekend of ballroom dance competitions and workshops, including a demonstration show (with dinner) on Saturday. Redmond Town Center Marriott, 7401 164th Ave., Redmond. Complete schedule and info at www.westcoastdancechallenge.com. Fri. Nov. 17-Sun. Nov. 19.

Cornish College Junior Dance Company Students aged 4 to 18 team up with the Cascade Youth Symphony for a program that includes Act II of The Nutcracker. Benaroya Hall, Third Avenue and Union Street, 206-417-5677. $14-$18. 2 p.m. Sat. Nov. 18.

Dance Theatre of Oregon Six works from their repertory, including pieces based on music by Mozart, Herbie Hancock, and Kermit the Frog. Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St., Auburn, 253-931-3043, www.auburnwa.gov. $11-$15. 7:30 p.m. Sat. Nov. 18.

Hillel Their celebration of Jewish Arts Month ends with a performance of short theater and dance works by local Jewish artists. Hillel, University of Washington, 4745 17th Ave. N.E. Free. 7:30 p.m. Mon. Nov. 20.